Parents' Information
The college experience is a transitional period for students and for the families that support this experience.. As your son or daughter matriculates at SCSU, they may feel overwhelmed. Affiliating and participating with SCSU's Fraternity/Sorority Learning Community can help your son or daughter in their
adjustment to college, provide programming to support their ongoing development, and adjustment to college life. It can make a large University seem smaller. Fraternities/Sororities are recognized as an important part of the Univeristy, and have impact on the surrounding community area as well. The members of the fraternities and sororities can be found doing community service in neighborhoods nearby SCSU, volunteering at local events, or organizing philanthropic activities to benefit local/national causes, research, and social issues.
SCSU Fraternities/Sororities are a comprehensive Learning Community experience that has membership expectations and learning outcomes that demands each member to commit themself to living to a higher standard. This is outlined in their Fraternity/Sorority founding principles, stated values, and mission. We are also a community of SCSU students of commonality that explore, reflect, and challenge one another through our overall purpose, mission, values, and vision. We
view all the fraternities and sororities as one large learning community with the desire for interconnectedness of their learning and college experience.
Inter/National Fraternity & Sorority Facts
- 43% of the nation’s largest companies are headed by Fraternity/Sorority members and 24 U.S. Presidents are members of College Fraternities.
- 40 of the last 47 Supreme Court Justices have been Fraternity/Sorority Members
- More than 70% of Fraternities/Sororities members graduate from college while under 50% of non-fraternity/sorority members graduate.
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SCSU Fraternities & Sororities 
Currently there are 9 Sororities and Fraternities at St Cloud State University. Chapter size ranges from 15 to 50 members. Several fraternity and sorority houses are located near campus, but are not associated with St Cloud State University or our Residential Life program. Undergraduate fraternity/Sorority members manage the day to- day operations. These men/women are assisted by the alumnus Chapter Advisor and several alumni volunteers. The Housing Corporation composed of alumni volunteers typically manages the fraternity property/housing. Housing is owned or rented by the local Housing Corporation and leased to the fraternity members.
 Five Men's Fraternities & two of the Women's Sororities are chapters of an inter/national organization that has a HEADQUARTERS which provides support through visits from Leadership Consultants (fraternity/sorority employees who consult at the chapter level) and Edcuational programing/resources. Additionally, the HEADQUARTERS sponsors leadership opportunities and conventions for their chapters members to attend. For more information please visit the parent information websites below. Please feel free to contact our Fraternity/Sorority leaders, advisors, house corporation, or the HEADQUARTERs staff for more information (The North American Interfraternity Conference Parent's Guide)
SCSU Fraternity & Sorority Learning Community Facts 
-SCSU F/S Community is the leading student groups to aim for 100% alcohol education for all members as part of a partnership with the SCSU University U-CHOOSE program.
- All Groups have shown academic improvement in the past two years and continue to show methods of academic support and peer focus on academic improvement.
Fraternity & Sorority membership development & new member experience
Fraternities & Sororiites have alot of 'stereotypes" to overcome as well as make sure they are a positive contribution to a SCSU students experience. In response to making sure they have a positive experience for all new members by working together to create a non-hazing environment through two initiaitves:
 Greek 101 program is a day long orientation to fraternity/sorority membership. Peer Greek Leaders, Faculty, Administrative Faculty, and Alumni/nae come together to provide a orientation and kick off entrance into full membership with positive examination of:
- Self and personal values
- Values of each Fraternity/Sorority
- Values of the SCSU Fraternity & Sorority Learning community
- Good Decision Making, ethics, and alcohol education
- An action plan for success and maximizing the F/S Experience
Fraternity & Sorority Academic Success and Scholarship Focus 
"Fraternity & Sororities work closely with SCSU Faculty Advisors, Adminitrative Faculty Advisors, Alumni/ae advisors, and Graduate Student Advisors. Together all of these challenge and support resources are stakeholders in the purpose, mission, values, and vision of the SCSU Fraternity & Sorority Learning Community. " |
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SCSU Fraternity & Sorority Campus Service & Faculty Partnership Project |
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The Student Reserch Colloquium brings together students, faculty and members of the community involved in scholarly and artistic activities representing a range of disciplines, including Creative Arts, Mathematics, Business, Social Science, Humanities, Physical and Life Sciences, and Engineering, among others. Additional goals involve promoting research, scholarship, and creative activity done together with faculty as a vital component of higher education. The SCSU Fraternity & Sorority Community provides the staffing and logistics for this annual event. Intended to engage Fraternity & Sorority members in faculty relationships, student research inquiry, and giving back to SCSU! |
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Fraternities & Sororities at SCSU are committed to a 'non-hazing" environment and educate their membership on healthy choices.
Costs of Participation
Each organization has their own financial obligations that need to be met every semester or for the entire year. The amount depends on several factors, such as insurance fees, programming, and inter/national dues...etc. For more specific information, students must speak wtih each individual Fraternity/Sorority.
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Today’s Fraternity/Sorority Relevance
• Largest and most visible values-based organizations on campus
• Most successful leadership development program for college students
• Largest network of volunteers in the USA
• 10 Million hours of volunteer service annually
• Largest non-profit student landlord
• Manage housing through advisors, Alumni, and inter/national headquarters
Student Learning Outcomes Intended
Bledsoe et al. (1997)found that involvement in extracurricular activities in college had a positive correlation to the completion of a bachelor’s degree and continuing to graduate, professional or doctorial degrees. The extracurricular activities in Bledsoe's et al. (1997) study included being involved in Greek organizations.
Bledsoe, T., Brown, S.R., Goldstein, A.R., Goyen, K.D., Rounds, L.E., Street, J., Winston, R.B., Wisbey, M.E. (1997). Describing the Climate of Student Organizations: The student Organization Environment Scales. Journal of College Student Development, 38, 417-427. |
Getting Involved In Your son/daughter/or family members' Fraternity/Sorority Experience
 Be supportive and learn as much as you can by asking questions.Expectations of membership
Discuss and encourage leadership opportunities for your son, daughter/or family member within the fraternity and how they are participating in those opportunities..
Discuss with your son/daughter/or family member appropriate conduct involving alcohol and help hold him/her accountable. 
Attend events sponsored by the fraternity/sorority and get to know other parents.
Become a member of the chapter’s Parents Club. Start a Parents Club! SCSU Family Weekend September 28-30, 2007 [click here for information]
Get to know the Chapter Advisor and advisors of the particular Fraternty/Sorority your son/daugher/family member is exploring membership or a active member.
Become a local advisor or volunteer.
Social Events & Parties are a benefit.. NOT our purpose!
Volunteer to speak to the chapter members about your area of expertise.
When in doubt, call the HEADQUARTERS to ask questions. Your involvement is encouraged.
Expect and challenge your son/daughter/family member to affiliate and commit to all the Fraternity & Sorority Experience can offer.
- Explore Leadership
- Explore personal values
- Strive to live the values of the Fraternity/Sorority
- Engage in Service & Philanthropy experiences
- Seek out conferences and program opportunities
- Connect Academic success with co-curicular success
- Exploring commitment and working with groups of people for a common mission, purpose, vision, and goals
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The Center for Student Organizations & Leadership Development |
Graduate Advisor: Chelsea B. Redger - rech0602@stcloudstate.edu ,320-308-2205 Office: AMC 118 (Interfraternity Council Advisor - Men's Fraternities)
Graduate Advisor : Evan Schaefer scev0701@stcloudstate.edu (Greek Programming Board) Office: AMC 118 p: 320.308.2205 f: 320.308.166
Fraternity & Sorority Liason : Robert C. Reff, Ph.D. Counselor for Health/Wellness Greek Programming. (Generalist counselor with special interests in relationships, healthy emotional expression, group counseling, outreach, men’s health, and alcohol abuse and sexual assault prevention programs specifically for the SCSU Fraternity & Sorority Community.) Counseling & Psychological Services
Fraternity & Sorority Community Advisor : Stuart R Umberger - srumberger@stcloudstate.edu , 320-308-3004 Office: AMC 139 (Panhellenic Council Advisor, Overall Fraternity & Sorority Learning Community Program)
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Fall 2007 Guest Speaker: 
Alcohol Awareness Week
